Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Student Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor)

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Job summary

This is a unique opportunity to complete the Post Graduate Diploma in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN), starting September 2026, with pathways in Health Visiting or School Nursing. The 52-week Level 7 programme, delivered by Liverpool John Moores University.

You'll gain experience through high-quality placements across our Wirral 0-19 teams, supported by a dedicated Practice Assessor, Practice Supervisor, and Academic Assessor. This is an exciting development route into a specialist public health nursing career, making a real impact on children, young people, and families.

The selection procedure will be undertaken jointly between Service representatives and the University. If you have been successfully shortlisted by the Trust, you will be offered an interview during May 2026.

The interview will involve a 10-minute presentation. The presentation will be in a format of your choosing.

Students must successfully complete the taught theory and practices elements of the programme before they can register and practice as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse

Throughout the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing programme the student must experience practice in a range of different settings and areas of practice to enable them to develop understanding of the breadth of Specialist Community Public Health Nursing practice.

Main duties of the job

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To enable the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing student to develop the skills and competencies to:

Provide comprehensive assessments of the health needs of clients.
Raise awareness about health and social well-being and related factors, services, and resources.
Raise awareness about the actions that groups, and individuals can take to improve their health and social well-being.
Develop, sustain, and evaluate collaborative work.
Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary environment to ensure children are safeguarded.
Develop capacity and confidence of individuals and groups, including families and communities, to influence and use available services, information and skills, acting as an advocate where appropriate
Identify and evaluate service provision and support networks for individuals, families, and groups within in the local area.
Identify individuals, families and groups who are at risk and in need of further support.
Develop and sustain relationships with groups and individuals with the aim of improving health and social well-being.
Undertake screening of individuals and populations and respond appropriately to findings.

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About us

Working for your organisation

Wirral Community NHS Foundation Trust is a high-performing, forward-thinking organisation committed to delivering outstanding, compassionate care across our communities. We are proud to be rated 'Outstanding' for Caring by the CQC and recognised for our strong culture of teamwork, innovation, and professional development.

As a Trust, we are passionate about supporting our workforce to grow, thrive, and achieve their career ambitions. Colleagues benefit from a welcoming, inclusive environment where wellbeing, continuous learning, and high-quality supervision are prioritised. We champion flexible working, value diversity, and actively encourage staff to bring ideas that help shape and improve our services.

Joining us means becoming part of a community-focused organisation that makes a real difference to children, young people, families, and adults across Wirral and beyond. Whether in clinical practice, leadership, or education, you will be supported to deliver excellent care and to develop the skills and confidence needed for the next stage of your career.

Date posted

29 May 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year pa (pro rata)

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

844-7961500

Job locations

St Catherine Health Centre

Derby Road,

Wirral

CH420LQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please deliver a 10minute presentation explaining how and why you are ready to undertake the Post Graduate Diploma in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) starting in September 2026. In your presentation, please cover the following:

1. Your motivation for pursuing the SCPHN qualification and your chosen pathway (Health Visiting or School Nursing).

2. The skills, experience, and personal qualities you have that demonstrate your readiness for Level 7 study and specialist public health practice.

3. Your understanding of the SCPHN role, including the impact it has on children, young people, families, and communities.

4. How you will manage the demands of a 52week academic and clinical programme, including balancing study, placement, and personal commitments.

5. What you hope to contribute to the service during training and as a future SCPHN.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Your motivation for pursuing the SCPHN qualification and your chosen pathway (Health Visiting or School Nursing).

2. The skills, experience, and personal qualities you have that demonstrate your readiness for Level 7 study and specialist public health practice.

3. Your understanding of the SCPHN role, including the impact it has on children, young people, families, and communities.

4. How you will manage the demands of a 52week academic and clinical programme, including balancing study, placement, and personal commitments.

5. What you hope to contribute to the service during training and as a future SCPHN.

Person Specification

Qualifications and professional training

Essential

A current first level registration
Holds a degree in Nursing or midwifery or is able to evidence recent successful study at level 6 or 7
2 years post-registration experience of professional practice

Desirable

Up to date Professional Portfolio demonstrating evidence of reflective practice

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Appreciation and application of research in professional practice
Demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to plan and organise own work
Ability to study independently at Level 7

Desirable

Experience of supervising or assessing students

Skills and Attributes

Essential

Understanding of the role applied for
Computer literacy skills
Sound knowledge of health policy relating to Public Health and Primary/ Community Care
Aptitude to work cohesively within a team

Personal Qualities

Essential

Reliable
Innovative
Flexible
Good interpersonal skills
Leadership potential
Be able to independently travel across a defined geographical area to deliver care
Be able to adapt to student role / status

Desirable

Provide an academic reference

Person Specification

Qualifications and professional training

Essential

A current first level registration
Holds a degree in Nursing or midwifery or is able to evidence recent successful study at level 6 or 7
2 years post-registration experience of professional practice

Desirable

Up to date Professional Portfolio demonstrating evidence of reflective practice

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Appreciation and application of research in professional practice
Demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to plan and organise own work
Ability to study independently at Level 7

Desirable

Experience of supervising or assessing students

Skills and Attributes

Essential

Understanding of the role applied for
Computer literacy skills
Sound knowledge of health policy relating to Public Health and Primary/ Community Care
Aptitude to work cohesively within a team

Personal Qualities

Essential

Reliable
Innovative
Flexible
Good interpersonal skills
Leadership potential
Be able to independently travel across a defined geographical area to deliver care
Be able to adapt to student role / status

Desirable

Provide an academic reference

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Catherine Health Centre

Derby Road,

Wirral

CH420LQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.wchc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Catherine Health Centre

Derby Road,

Wirral

CH420LQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.wchc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)